Clinical Case Manager I/II- Permanent Supportive Housing Cranes Landing

WellPower - All Jobs • Denver, CO

2d • $62,650 - $65,000

About The Position

WellPower is hiring a Clinical Case Manager for its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program at Cranes Landing. The position provides comprehensive psychological and behavioral case management services along a continuum of high- to low-intensity support, helping people served improve or maintain their ability to function in the community and meet basic needs as they move toward recovery. The case manager is the primary contact for people on their caseload, which averages 15 people and may change based on agency needs. The role primarily serves people receiving high-intensity treatment team (HITT) services and may occasionally serve someone at the community treatment team (CTT) level of care.

The position focuses on people living in WellPower PSH units, including WellPower-owned and operated buildings and apartment buildings where WellPower is the lead service provider. The case manager supports people living in these units and may assist them during transitions into or out of housing. The work is primarily community based, with the case manager based at an assigned PSH building, conducting weekly outreach, and helping people access community resources. The case manager may conduct eligible intakes in varied settings and transport people served in their personal vehicle; business-use insurance costs and mileage are reimbursed.

Compensation is $30.12 per hour ($62,650 annually) for Clinical Case Manager I, requiring a bachelor’s degree, or $31.25 per hour ($65,000 annually) for Clinical Case Manager II, requiring a master’s degree. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or ASL may qualify for a language differential of $1 to $2.50 per hour. WellPower states that salary decisions are based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and certification or licensure. Full-time benefits-eligible employees qualify for the benefits plan; the posting says benefits begin at 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another related human services field for Clinical Case Manager I; master’s degree in one of these fields for Clinical Case Manager II.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a recent clean driving record.
• Ability to transport people served in a personal vehicle and obtain and maintain business-use coverage on the auto policy; the additional insurance cost is reimbursed.
• Complete required tuberculosis screening and testing before hire and maintain it during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist is preferred; alternatively, have committed ongoing hours toward licensure and be under WellPower clinical supervision.
• One year of experience working with people with severe and persistent mental health conditions or in human services is preferred.
• CAC II/III or LAC credential is preferred.
• Spanish-speaking ability or dual-language proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help people on the caseload meet basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, personal safety, and general medical and dental care; assist with applications for income, medical, housing, and other benefits.
• Identify people who need a protective payee and arrange that assistance; use the position’s grant to help support caseload members’ basic needs.
• Help people maintain and recertify their current housing.
• Conduct outreach to potential residents and support them in applying for and leasing a PSH unit in the assigned building, then help new residents access WellPower clinical services.
• Conduct weekly outreach in the PSH building and community locations.
• Arrange transportation to needed services and community resources, or transport people served in the case manager’s personal vehicle when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive psychosocial services across high- and low-intensity levels to support functioning in social roles, including support related to substance use and dual diagnoses.
• Identify individuals’ strengths and symptoms to help them set goals and connect with appropriate resources.
• Teach and encourage daily living skills, including medication use, diet, exercise, personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, budgeting, housekeeping, transportation, and use of community services.
• Help people develop social skills, interests, and leisure activities, including age- and culturally appropriate daytime and evening activities.
• Support people in finding suitable employment opportunities, vocational rehabilitation, or supported work environments.
• Help locate rehabilitative or supportive housing that provides an appropriate degree of support and encourages increasing independence and responsibility.
• Provide support, consultation, and education to families, friends, landlords, employers, community agencies, legal counsel, stakeholders, and others who interact with people served; attend multidisciplinary meetings with community stakeholders when appropriate.
• Identify and work with natural support systems, including neighborhood networks, churches, and community organizations.
• Use support systems to encourage engagement with treatment programs.
• Maintain a trauma-informed environment of wellbeing.
• Complete clinical documentation for each interaction with people served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; benefits begin at 30 hours per week for eligible employees.
• Retirement match.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Gainsharing bonus if the organization meets certain requirements for the year.
• Free licensure supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.
• Employee sports leagues and activities, including bowling, dragon boat racing, and volleyball.
• Language differential of $1 to $2.50 per hour for bilingual proficiency in Spanish and ASL.
• Reimbursement for business-use auto insurance and mileage when transporting people served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level